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Nutritional Services
801 N. Mooney Blvd.
Visalia, CA 93291
Tel: (559) 730-7871
Fax: (559) 739-8788
Office Hours: 6:30 A.M. to 5:00 P.M.
The Nutritional Services Department operates the School Breakfast Program, the National School Lunch Program and the After-School Snack Program throughout the district.
 Lynnelle Grumbles | Director I, Nutritional Services | 730-7871 |
| Katherine Sweet | NSD Secretary | 730-7871 |
| Catalina Castillo | NSD Records | 730-7871 |
| Sylvia Alvarez | NSD Clerk | 730-7871 |
| Gemie Gutierrez | NSD Technician | 730-7871 |
| Marsha Alves | NSD Buyer/Warehouse | 730-7596 |
Employment
Nutritional Services employs approximately 180 employees assigned to school sites, central production kitchens and central office. Nutritional Services is always looking for friendly people willing to work preparing and serving meals. Employment opportunities are listed and applications accepted on-line at www.edjoin.org. For further information please call our office at (559) 730-7871.
Menus & Meal Service
All of our meals are served in compliance with state and federal regulations. A nutritional analysis of each menu is done to ensure compliance with these standards and to be sure students receive their recommended dietary allowances. The weekly nutrient analysis ensures that our lunch menus provide 1/3 of the Recommended Dietary Allowances, (1/4 for breakfast), for protein, calcium, iron, and Vitamins A & C. Age specific levels for calories are met with less than 30% of calories from fat and less than 10% of calories from saturated fat.
Menus are published monthly and sent to schools for distribution to students as well as posted on this website.
Meal Prices 2010-11
Lunch
Grades K-6th $2.00
Grades 7-8 $2.25
High School $2.50
Reduced Price all Grades $0.40
Breakfast
Grades K-6th $1.25
Grades 7-8 $1.50
High School $1.75
Reduced Price all Grades $0.40
Milk is sold for $0.35.
A la carte pricing is posted at each school site.
Pre-Payment Options
Use our online system www.MyLunchMoney.com for a safe, simple and secure way to make payments on your student’s account 24 hours a day at your convenience.
As always, you can bring money to the school personally or send it with your student. Please place it in a sealed envelope clearly marked with your students name, teachers name and the amount of payment. Give it to the cafeteria cashier or school office.
Meal Applications
In order to qualify for free or reduced price meals, families must submit a meal application. Meal applications are good from July 1 to June 30 each year. A new meal application must be submitted each year in order to qualify for free or reduced price meals.
Meal applications are available at each school office and at the Nutritional Services Office at 801 N. Mooney Blvd. Please return them to your school site as soon as possible. To expedite processing of meal applications bring them directly to the Nutritional Services Office. For questions regarding meal applications or your child’s eligibility, call the Nutritional Services Office at (559) 730-7871. Income Eligibility Guidelines
Food Allergies and Special Dietary Needs
Nutritional Services provides modified menus for students who have disabilities or special dietary needs and are unable to consume regular menu items. This is in accordance with state and federal law and program regulations provide for the substitution of food items based on child-specific medical guidance. Every effort will be made to meet the nutritional needs or disability limitations of each student.
Parents:
*Notify the school of any food allergy, disability, or special dietary need.
*Provide medical certification from a Recognized Medical Authority authorized to practice
in the state of California (doctor, physicians assistant, nurse). Utilize the Medical Statement
to Request Special Meals and/or Accommodations form if possible.
Fundraising Activities
New state and federal regulations have been implemented recently. Review Fundraising Food Restrictions of what you can and can’t sell for fundraising activities like student stores and other food sales on campus. Find out how to calculate Fat, Saturated Fat and Sugar content from a food label.
Four Creeks Coffee Shop
Located at Visalia Learning Center
630 S. Atwood
Monday-Friday 7:00am-2:30pm
559-735-3590
Liz Christofferson
The Coffee Shop is a cooperative effort between: Visalia Unified School District
and the Vocational Education/Regional Occupation Program. Along with
being a wonderful coffeehouse, this is also a student learning facility. We appreciate
your business and the support you give to our students.
